From gorgeous museums enveloped in gardens, to hikes with a breathtaking reward at the top of a hill, there are so many wonderful sights and special locations that can be enjoyed during spring.
Here are seven beauty spots and secret locations that you can enjoy in the sunshine – all within an hour’s drive of Leeds.
1. Close Gate Bridge
Eastergate Bridge, also known as Close Gate Bridge, is an historic packhorse bridge in Marsden. A walk exists centred around the bridge, stretching to just over 4km, with a map available on the National Trust website. The bridge is a 40-minute drive away from Leeds. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Holmfirth Vineyard
Holmfirth Vineyard is a family owned vineyard located in the picturesque hills of the Holme Valley, just under an hour's drive away from Leeds. Visitors can soak up the sun outside, and book in for a tour and wine tasting. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Rodley Nature Reserve
Rodley Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve created in 1999. This scenic reserve is a relaxing destination, where you can take in the beautiful surrounding nature as you walk. It is just a 20-minute drive outside of Leeds city centre. Photo: National World
4. Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley owned by the National Trust, around an hour away from Leeds. It has over 15 miles of footpaths to explore, plus the he 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Cliffe Castle
Cliffe Castle is a heritage museum which opened in the Victorian neo-Gothic Cliffe Castle in 1959. It lies in a park on the outskirts of Keighley, with gorgeous views enveloping the museum. It is a 45-minute drive away from Leeds. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park is a magnificent park with ornate features, cascades, steep cliffs and picturesque woodland walks. The park was Huddersfield's first public park, and is located just a couple of miles outside the town centre. It is just over a half an hour's drive from Leeds. Photo: Bruce Rollinson